Big Easy Ideas
Here is where innovation & culture meet in the South– everything from entrepreneurship, #CultureTech, #ClimateTech, investing, business, & more, all from experts and thought leaders who've spoken at New Orleans Entrepreneur Week*. All episodes were recorded live at New Orleans Entrepreneur Week. *New Orleans Entrepreneur Week is an annual event produced by The Idea Village. Sign up to The Big Easy Ideas newsletter: www.bigeasyideas.com. Sign up to receive New Orleans Entrepreneur Week 2023 updates and early-bird ticket discounts at: www.noew.org.
Podcasting since 2022 • 62 episodes
Big Easy Ideas
Latest Episodes
Season 9: Episode 9 | The Climate for Climate Tech in the Gulf South
The Gulf South is on the front lines of climate change—facing immense challenges but also unique opportunities for innovation. This session explores how climate-tech and blue-tech startups can thrive in the region, featuring insights from inves...
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Season 9: Episode 8 | Climate Resilience: Our Future Depends on It
This session explores the vital role of stormwater management in advancing New Orleans’ long-term climate resilience. Moderator Victoria Phipps (JPMorgan Chase) will guide a conversation with experts including Dr. Janell Hills (Interstate Renew...
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Season 9: Episode 7 | Resilient New Orleans Innovation Challenge
Finance New Orleans' Housing Innovation Challenge, sponsored by Elemental Excelerator, & Ballard Spahr LLP, is designed to introduce new construction and climate technologies that will increase the supply of affordable and sustainable housi...
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Season 9: Episode 6 | Energy Innovation at Scale
This panel explores how major corporations, investors, and universities are embracing the creativity of technology startups to harness disruption and expand opportunities in a rapidly changing business environment. Through case studies and stra...
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S9: E5 | New Orleans' Path to Growth Through Climate & Community Resiliency
How can New Orleans balance economic growth with climate resilience? In this panel discussion, industry leaders explore the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and community resilience. Courtney Nicholson (...
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